Julio Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Julio is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Julio?
Julio is spelled J-U-L-I-O. The name has 5 letters.
Julio at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Julio is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Julius, which is thought to mean “youthful” or “downy-bearded” in Latin.
- Origin
- Julio is commonly associated with the Roman family name Julius, used in Spanish and Portuguese speaking cultures.
- Pronunciation
- hoo-LEE-oh · 3 syllables
Julio Popularity in 2025
Rank#641
Recorded Births436
- Boys usage fell 41 places to #641 and recorded 39 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Julio Mean?
Julio is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Julius, which is thought to mean “youthful” or “downy-bearded” in Latin.
Origin: Julio is commonly associated with the Roman family name Julius, used in Spanish and Portuguese speaking cultures.
How Do You Pronounce Julio?
Pronunciationhoo-LEE-oh
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Julio?
- History
- The name Julio reflects the influence of the Roman gens Julia in Spanish and Portuguese contexts.
Julio Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2003 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 436 | #641 |
| 2024 | Boys | 475 | #600 |
| 2023 | Boys | 511 | #573 |
| 2022 | Boys | 538 | #555 |
| 2021 | Boys | 458 | #606 |
| 2020 | Boys | 522 | #542 |
| 2019 | Boys | 540 | #529 |
| 2018 | Boys | 541 | #524 |
| 2017 | Boys | 581 | #499 |
| 2016 | Boys | 626 | #488 |
| 2015 | Boys | 664 | #458 |
| 2014 | Boys | 655 | #453 |
| 2013 | Boys | 718 | #410 |
| 2012 | Boys | 776 | #383 |
| 2011 | Boys | 819 | #363 |
| 2010 | Boys | 928 | #338 |
| 2009 | Boys | 1,061 | #304 |
| 2008 | Boys | 1,200 | #284 |
| 2007 | Boys | 1,306 | #266 |
| 2006 | Boys | 1,415 | #240 |
| 2005 | Girls | 6 | #14,502 |
| 2005 | Boys | 1,517 | #227 |
| 2004 | Boys | 1,222 | #268 |
| 2003 | Girls | 6 | #13,844 |
When Was Julio Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1990 · Boys
1,556 recorded births
National rank #194
1992 · Boys
1,543 recorded births
National rank #201
2005 · Boys
1,517 recorded births
National rank #227
1991 · Boys
1,512 recorded births
National rank #204
Where Julio Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| NM | #236 | 8 |
| AZ | #308 | 25 |
| TX | #372 | 99 |
| NJ | #377 | 21 |
| CA | #411 | 80 |
| OR | #438 | 8 |
| CO | #468 | 12 |
| NV | #516 | 5 |